I have been researching different protein drinks before I buy them. What's the difference between protein,whey protein, isolate protein,and if there are any others? Also,is there a particular brand that's better than another? How many grams of protein should you have a day for weight loss?

Hello, protein can come from different sources and people tolerate them differently. Whey protein comes from cows milk, soy protein, from soy, hemp protein from hemp, it can also come from eggs and spiralna(sp?). Get singlE serving packets and give them a try. Everyone is different and what I like you might hate. GNC will allow you to return protein powders that you don't like.

Hi,

Just wondering if anyone has created their own shakes that taste good with some extras such as bananas, Peanut Butter etc.....Looking for some YUMMY suggestions!

I use bananas and peanut butter and whey protein vanilla. i think they are yummy! Also, have added fresh pineapple for a variation. Good luck! I drink at least one a day for breakfast. Sometimes, if I don't have appetite for other foods I have one for dinner too. Karen

Protein differs depending on where it comes from, though in the end protein is protein; the only protein not worth counting is the kind from collagen (you'll find that in Gelatin.)

Read this for a pretty good explanation: http://www.wheyproteinking.com/isolate-and-concentrate.html

There's also soy, egg protein, hemp protein, casein, and so on. No one type of protein is better than another, so to speak, though it is best and advised to get as much protein as you can from whole foods. Protein shakes should only be supplemental if you need more protein. Too many people (in my opinion) depend on protein shakes as a protein source when whole foods can/should be eaten.

I eat my weight in protein. If you're a woman I'd suggest no less than 60g of protein a day; if you're a male I'd say no less than 80g. If you exercise/do weight-lifting you'll want to boost these numbers. Also, protein has nothing to do with weight-loss. If anything it keeps you fuller longer.

Good luck!

WOW, you all have been very helpful with this. Thanks for all the advice, it's really helped alot! I'm going to go to GNC and see what I can find. Thanks again.

I have been researching different Protein drinks before I buy them. What's the difference between protein,whey protein, isolate protein,and if there are any others? Also,is there a particular brand that's better than another? How many grams of protein should you have a day for weight loss?

Remember all those extras add calories. Also adding fruit makes them a mushie and not a full liquid! For addins I recommend fat/sugar free pudding mix and davinchi sugar free coffee syrups. PB2 is a good substitute for peanut butter (defatted peanut powder). Look for it online.